Road bike IN a Z4 Roadster.

ferry · Post by **ferry** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:51 pm

Per title, I know this is possible in the coupe, has anyone done it in the Roadster? Specifically, driving with the roof up?

I think it can be done. First and foremost the wheels will fit in the boot with ease.

Removing the pedals and chain will make things easier (and less dirty).

I've not tried, yet, but has anyone got a formula for success.

step_change · Post by **step_change** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 5:12 pm

I wondered this very question....... Will have to try it.

D4dawg · Post by **D4dawg** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 11:35 pm

I'd leave chain on and put bike in a bag myself then stick in front

Lanky Lancs Lad · Post by **Lanky Lancs Lad** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:08 pm

Now then, better late than never!
A large road bike will fit in with no problem....
All you need to do is whip the wheels off, remove the saddle & post and remove the bar & stem.
All goes in with a bit of cardboard sheet between the wheels & frame.
Did it once when my zed went in for work then rode back home, other than that I prefer using the VW Transporter much easier

ferry · Post by **ferry** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:09 pm

Lanky Lancs Lad wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:08 pm Now then, better late than never!
A large road bike will fit in with no problem....
All you need to do is whip the wheels off, remove the saddle & post and remove the bar & stem.
All goes in with a bit of cardboard sheet between the wheels & frame.
Did it once when my zed went in for work then rode back home, other than that I prefer using the VW Transporter much easier

Is this in the boot?

Wheels off, chain off, seat post out, crank and chain rings out and you can lay a 56cm frame in the front passenger seat quite easily.

Silverzedtom · Post by **Silverzedtom** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:18 pm

My 55cm Frame goes in the boot with the roof up or down.

Drop the saddle to the lowest position
Remove wheels obviously ( I use a chain holder in the drive side drop out to keep things tidy)
Undo the stem and drop the forks out.
Back wheel squeezes in the boot with my clothes
Front wheel gets pride of place in the passenger side.

ferry · Post by **ferry** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:18 pm

Must admit I didn't try the boot! Will have a look at that now, too.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:30 pm

I've had 2 bikes in the boot

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Rob

Status · Post by **Status** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:35 pm

I've got a van,lot easier,can't see a bike going in,my coupe,

Zed Five · Post by **Zed Five** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:36 pm

I once got a mountain bike in an MG Midget , so i'm sure it's possible.

Simon Blythe · Post by **Simon Blythe** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:44 pm

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I'll let you know in the next few days

Zed Five · Post by **Zed Five** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:46 pm

Wheels and saddle in boot. Rest in the car, wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard. Easy.

ferry · Post by **ferry** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:43 pm

Zed Five wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:46 pm Wheels and saddle in boot. Rest in the car, wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard. Easy.

Yup, did that today without any great difficulty (crank out for added convenience).

The boot is an interesting challenge I can't resist. Can't be arsed taking the fork out but I'll allow myself to slacken off the stem to spin the bars!

extrablatt · Post by **extrablatt** » Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:05 am

Wow, never considered trying this. Challenge accepted

ferry · Post by **ferry** » Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:08 am

I hate bike racks.

Hanging carbon framed bikes out in the path of road debris and inclement weather conditions always seemed completely wrong to me.

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